Kinesio tape was originally invented in Japan by Chiropractor, Dr. Kenzo Kase, over 30 years ago. It is generally an elastic latex-free hypoallergenic cotton tape that comes in almost every Read More
When troubled by nagging and recurrent injuries you should ask yourself “ What is a sports chiropractor and why do I need one? ” . Would it surprise you to know Read More
As most of us (gracefully?) age, the concern about bone health increases. One of the aging pitfalls many women try to avoid is osteoporosis, which is significant decline in bone mass. Read More
TMJ Many patients with whiplash, headache, and fibromyalgia develop painful jaw symptoms. These symptoms are often related to temporomandibular joint disorders, or TMD. This joint allows your jaw to open and Read More
Tennis Elbow Tennis elbow is the common term used for what is medically identified as lateral epicondylitis. This term simply means an inflammation around the outside of the elbow. Your forearm Read More
Taping For Pain Relief So what is the deal with all that crazy colored tape you see on the elite Olympic athletes, the high school gymnist and everyday ALTA member at Read More
Risks of Over the Counter Painkillers Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include over-the-counter drugs like Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and aspirin. A paper published in The American Journal of Accountable Care noted the frequent and Read More
Rethinking Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) affects approximately 10 percent of the United States population according to the American Academy of Osteopathic Surgeons. Second only to lower back pain Read More
Preventing Injury in High School sports Each year, an estimated two million high school athletes are injured while practicing or in the course of a game. Most studies of high school Read More
Pes Anserine Injuries First of , what is a pes anserine ? No, its not PEZ anserine . The pes anserine is one of these areas of the middle upper leg that Read More
Our neck (or the cervical spine) begins at the base of the skull and contains seven small vertebrae. The cervical spine supports the full weight of your head, which is on Read More
Natural remedies for seasonal allergies It seems that all winter long we long for the warmer weather. Well, most of us do anyway . Approximately one in four Americans, spring means seasonal allergies, an Read More
Mid Foot and Ankle Pain Often times pain at the mid arch of the medial (inner ) foot is as originating from the tendon of the psoterior tibialis tendon (aka Posterior tibial Read More
Managing Sports Injuries Without Painkillers As an active person, your favorite sport or exercise is an important part of your life. It gives you energy, it challenges you and it makes Read More
It is good to get away once in a while We all know it . Many of us however fail toappreciate it. Getiing a (spring )break is good for mind and body. Read More
If it looks like a duck, does it still quack? At dinner the other night, a friend of mine, also a patient, joking laughed in describing a Chiropractor family member of Read More